I just bought a 7mm-08....I dont think you can go wrong with that caliber. However just shop around and try a bunch of em till ya find "THE" one you want. Most all gun companies make a smaller profile gun..so have fun with it and check out every one you can get your hands on. Almost everybody is chambering for the 7-08 now so it wont be a hard search. Remember...ya never need a reason to buy another gun..lol..enjoy your hunt!